Letter to the editor: Government shutdown will do serious harm to the public

It is no surprise that David Vitter, like most Republicans, is no friend to the poor, the sick, and the elderly. Therefore, it makes perfect sense for him to support a government shutdown. There are, however, a few things that he's not telling you.

All government checks for the term of the shutdown would be stopped. No Social Security or disability checks, no payments from Medicare to doctors or hospitals, and, most importantly, to the families of those serving in our military, no pay checks to active duty military of their families.

If my child were serving in Afghanistan and putting his or her life on the line, I might have to have a word with Mr. Vitter about cutting off paychecks.

Is this what the GOP wants to be known for hurting as many people as possible to prove a point?

It must be nice to have all medical expenses paid for by the taxpayers, while cutting off benefits to those who need them the most. All to prove yourself a good Republican. Is there such a thing? In light if this threat, I wonder.

Sharon Pangle Baker

Lafayette

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Letter to the editor: Government shutdown will do serious harm to the public

It is no surprise that David Vitter, like most Republicans, is no friend to the poor, the sick, and the elderly. Therefore, it makes perfect sense for him to support a government shutdown. There are,